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Which subject	Health
What topic	History of healthcare
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: History of Healthcare

Subject

Health

Topic

History of Healthcare

Grade Level

Grade 9

Age Group

14-15 years old

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

• Understand the key milestones in the history of healthcare.
• Analyze the evolution of medical practices and healthcare systems over time.
• Discuss the impact of historical healthcare practices on modern medicine.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Printed handouts summarizing key historical events in healthcare
• Access to online resources for further research
• Assessment rubric for homework assignment

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic and its relevance. Ask students what they know about the history of healthcare.
2	Historical Overview	10 mins	Present key milestones in the history of healthcare using a slideshow. Highlight significant events (e.g., ancient medicine, the establishment of hospitals, advances in surgery).
3	Group Discussion	5 mins	Break students into small groups (4 students each) to discuss a specific era in healthcare history and its significance. Provide guiding questions.
4	Class Sharing	5 mins	Regroup and invite a few groups to share their findings, encouraging a classroom dialogue.
5	Conclusion	2 mins	Summarize the discussion and connections to modern healthcare practices.
6	Homework Assignment	3 mins	Explain the homework assignment: research a key figure in healthcare history and write a one-page report. Provide assessment rubric and clarify submission instructions.

Assessment

• Monitor group discussions to gauge understanding.
• Review homework assignments without requiring student presentations. Provide written feedback to each student.

Homework

• Research and write a one-page report on a key figure in healthcare history (e.g., Hippocrates, Florence Nightingale).
• Assignment due one week from the lesson date.

Standards Alignment

• The lesson aligns with the National Health Education Standards, specifically focusing on analyzing influences on health and advocating for health-enhancing behaviors.

Additional Notes

• Ensure students understand the importance of historical context in shaping modern healthcare practices.
• Remind students to consider diverse perspectives in healthcare history, including contributions from various cultures and communities.

Lesson script